Konstruowanie tożsamości w rzeczywistości globalnej zmiany

Abstrakt

The article reflects on the process of identity construction in the context of a reality described as global change. According to numerous scientific reports, this process constitutes the most important developmental task in human life, with its most sensitive and significant stage occurring during adolescence. However, in reality, it is a complex, multidimensional process that lasts from conception until death. Moreover, this process undergoes numerous transformations that do not occur in a “vacuum”; on the contrary, they strongly resonate with the conditions of the modern world, which are characterized by dynamism, global reach, and fundamental transformations, particularly in terms of norms, standards, and social values. This article is a review-based work grounded in scientific literature on both identity formation and the nature of global changes that significantly influence the process of human identification. The analysis presented in the article invites reflection on what the task of identity construction truly entails today, what challenges and risks it poses, and whether, in the face of global transformations, it is still possible to discern any stable values within the composition of human identity. In an effort to avoid marginalization, individuals follow trends present in contemporary social and cultural spaces. Their actions are driven by personal desires and aspirations, but also by mechanisms and trends observable in sociology. In this sense, human identity can be compared to a multicolored mosaic or a puzzle, where its components can be freely rearranged, creating an entirely new form. Although the process of identity construction, in many respects, occurs naturally through personal experiences and participation in diverse social structures, it remains a challenge that significantly impacts both psychological and physical well-being.